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2023 General Election: NYSC Seeks Review Of Corps Members Adhoc Staff Allowance

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4 years ago

January 6, 2023

Joel Ajayi

As the much-awaited 2023 General Election is around the corner, one of the most important stakeholders, the National Youth Service Corps NYSC, has sought for the review of allowances paid to the Adhoc Corps Members to enable them meet up with the present economic situation in the country.

Acting Director General of the Scheme made this appeal on Friday in Abuja, when Independent National Electoral Commission INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu visited the NYSC to solicit more support from the scheme for the success of the forthcoming general election in February.

She expressed that NYSC is committed to the partnership with INEC and will not leave any stone unturned to ensure success of the 2023 General Election.

According to her, NYSC is committed to the partnership with INEC, we have come a long way and we can’t go back, a lot has been achieved and the Corps Members are waiting for this election, they are very interested and they will make sure they work hard and get things right.

“We need to work in our present reality, there is a need to review the allowances paid to the corps members.

“The Chairman should please look at the conditions and ensure some level of improvement as contained in the MoU, this will enable them to meet up with the economic situation in the country.”

Speaking on the Scheme preparedness for the February election, Mrs Uba said the Scheme had put in place measures to ensure hitch free election.

“We have directed all the state coordinators to encourage all the corps members to register on the INEC portal.

“While Corps welfare and health service department is expected to visit the state to assure corps members and staff of the commission the commitment of INEC and NYSC of their safety while on election duty to further encourage them on insecurity.

“On our part, we have directed all state coordinators to liaise with DSS and other security agencies to identify crisis prone areas in the state.

“Also, a budget proposal for the nationwide sensitization of corps members and staff in readiness for the 2023 election has been submitted to INEC Chairman in which prompt approval will assist NYSC Marshal out her operation in this regard.”

She urged INEC to leverage on the forthcoming orientation course to sensitize 2023 batch A Corps members.

Speaking earlier, the Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mr Mahmood Yakubu, said the commission will continue to place a premium on the security of corps members on election duty.

He said: “the role of corps members is the most critical in the election value chain because they operate at the most important level of election which is the polling unit, the only level where citizens actually vote.

“So for that reason, we will also extend insurance cover in case of injury or other emergencies to all corps members involved in election duty.

“Working with the security agencies, we will also extend protection and security to the youth corps members’ lodges when they are deployed to the field on Election Day.

“This is because we have had some unhappy experiences before when some hoodlums raided the corpers’ lodges in some places while they were on election duty.”

It will be recalled that both organizations signed a review of the MoU in March 2022 in preparation for the general elections in February.

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NYP Names Ogbor, Yerima Directors in 2026/2027 Leadership Team

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November 3, 2026

The Gleamer

Cyril Ogar

The Nigeria Youths in Politics (NYP) has appointed two young professionals, Ogbor Christian Oghenetega and Arch. Yerima Eric Abdulazeez, as Directors of Innovation and Youth Empowerment, and Fundraising and Resource Mobilisation, respectively, in its 2026/2027 National Working Committee (NWC).

The appointments, approved by the organisation’s leadership, are aimed at strengthening its institutional capacity, promoting innovation, expanding youth participation and enhancing resource mobilisation to advance its objectives of promoting youth involvement in politics, leadership and governance.

In a statement signed on Tuesday in Abuja, NYP President, Hon. Blessing Oyefeso, said the appointments were based on the appointees’ professional backgrounds, leadership experience, entrepreneurial abilities and commitment to youth development and national progress.

Oyefeso expressed confidence that their wealth of experience, innovative ideas and dedication to service would contribute significantly to the organisation’s growth and the successful implementation of its programmes and strategic initiatives.

Ogbor, a real estate entrepreneur and property development professional from Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, holds a degree in Science Laboratory Chemistry from Delta State University, Abraka.

He has experience in real estate investment, property development, project coordination and team leadership, with professional interests in technology, artificial intelligence, entrepreneurship and strategic leadership.

A strong advocate of youth empowerment and national development, Ogbor is passionate about encouraging young Nigerians to participate actively in politics and governance.

In his new capacity as Director of Innovation and Youth Empowerment, he is expected to spearhead innovative initiatives, develop youth-oriented programmes, promote entrepreneurship and digital innovation, and facilitate capacity-building opportunities to equip young people with relevant skills and leadership values.

Similarly, Arch. Yerima Eric Abdulazeez, an architect, entrepreneur and construction professional from Biu Local Government Area of Borno State, brings more than 10 years of experience in architectural design, construction management, project development and consultancy.

He holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) and a Master of Education (MEd) in Architecture. He began his professional career at Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, where he acquired valuable industry experience and participated in projects involving international institutions, including the United Nations (UN) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).

Yerima is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Yericon-Towersix Integrated Services Ltd., an architecture and construction firm, where he provides strategic and technical leadership in design, construction, consultancy and project development.

As Director of Fundraising and Resource Mobilisation, he is expected to develop sustainable fundraising strategies, identify strategic partnerships, engage potential donors and institutional supporters, and mobilise financial and non-financial resources to support the organisation’s programmes and activities.

His experience in strategic planning, project management, entrepreneurship and institutional development is expected to strengthen the organisation’s resource mobilisation framework and long-term sustainability.

The Nigeria Youths in Politics is a youth-focused political and civic engagement organisation committed to promoting active participation by young Nigerians in the country’s political processes, leadership and governance.

Through advocacy, political education, mentorship, capacity development, strategic partnerships and grassroots mobilisation, the organisation seeks to equip young people with leadership skills, encourage democratic participation, influence public policy and ensure that their voices and interests are represented in national decision-making.

The organisation maintains that meaningful youth participation is critical to building a responsive, accountable and sustainable democratic society.

Congratulating the appointees, Oyefeso urged them to bring their professional expertise, creativity and commitment to service to bear on their respective assignments.

He also charged them to work closely with other members of the National Working Committee to advance the organisation’s vision, strengthen its structures and implement impactful programmes that would create opportunities for young Nigerians.

The appointments take effect within the 2026/2027 National Working Committee cycle as NYP continues efforts to strengthen its structures and expand its impact in youth political engagement, empowerment and national development.

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